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Reaching the Amygdala of the Traumatized Brain: Jessica Sinarski
Jessica Sinarski is a certified adoption therapist, clinical supervisor, author and educator who brings important insights to the realm of attachment issues and early trauma — an area with scarce
Do ADHD, ODD & CD Have Roots in Early Trauma? Mike Paget
The Adverse Childhood Experiences study has shown that the impact of family trauma can be a heavy burden on the physical, mental and social health of students. According to Wired
How HipHop Propagates Scientific Thinking: Dr. Chris Emdin
“If HipHop can grab them like that, and if science is a piece of who they are, and if there’s so much science in HipHop, then why not make those
Reward/Punishment vs Collaborative Problem Solving: Dr. Stuart Ablon
Reward/punishment approaches often fuel the fire, especially for the most explosive personalities and challenging behaviors. Dr. Stuart Ablon believes students need certain critical thinking skills based on empathy. His Collaborative
“TAPping Out” to Build Empathy and Resilience in Girls: Tracie Berry-McGhee
Resiliency and empathy are the positive, natural by-products girls learn to manage when they are shown how to listen, observe, validate and empower each other according to Girl Bullying Conference
Controlling the Controllable Variables to Raise Achievment: Baruti Kafele
A school’s mood is a variable over which educational leaders have considerable influence. One of our most celebrated Summit speakers, Principal Baruti Kafele stresses that any toxicity in the climate
“Don’t Take Away My Recess” – Students Who Are Wired Differently
If students with behavioral and learning challenges were self-aware and could verbalize their needs, what would they say? Perhaps something like this. Come to Atlanta or San Antonio to hear
Micro-Managing Behavior or Building Relationships? Craig Boykin
Sometimes educators must reach out to students by way of the most unconventional methods in order to see breakthroughs, says presenter Craig Boykin, one of our most popular Summit speakers.
What if Classroom Rigor is Messy? Dr. Robyn Jackson
Getting rigor right in the classroom is likely to cause students to struggle — but in a productive manner that promotes confidence in the learning experience. Dr. Robyn Jackson says
QUEEN Model of Conflict Resolution: Carolyn Strong
Depending upon a school’s definition and policy on bullying, it can be difficult for educators to determine what constitutes a bullying incident. Girl Bullying Presenter Carolyn Strong says that conflict
Pushed Out & Applying to Prison: Debra Máres
Through her work as a community prosecutor in Riverside County, Debra Máres has proven it is possible for schools, police and prosecutors to create alternatives to suspension, expulsion and incarceration. Debra
Trauma-Informed Spaces for Students – Tracie Berry-McGhee
Students who have suffered trauma are far more likely to experience academic failure. To combat this tendency – with female students in particular – Tracie Berry-McGhee suggests creating trauma-sensitive spaces